Philips FW-C380 manual Recording or playback cannot be, Level, Tape deck door cannot open

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Troubleshooting

English

Recording or playback cannot be

 

 

made or there is a decrease in audio

 

level.

 

Tape deck door cannot open.

 

System does not react when any

 

button is pressed.

 

No or poor sound.

Reversed left and right sound.

Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical location of musical instruments.

Remote control has no effect on the system.

Timer is not working.

Clock setting is erased.

System displays features automatically;buttons flash continuously.

All lighted buttons are not lit.

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–Dirty tape heads, capstans or pressure rollers, refer to section under Maintenance.

–Magnetic build-up in the record/playback head, use demagnetizing tape.

–Reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again.

–Press STANDBY-ON to switch the system off. Remove the AC power plug from the wall outlet, then reconnect the power plug and switch on the system again.

–Adjust the volume.

–Disconnect the headphones.

–Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

–Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

–Check the speaker connections and location.

–Check the speaker connection for proper phasing, colored/black wires to colored/ black terminals.

–Select the source (CD,TUNER, etc.)

before pressing the function button (É,í,ë, etc.).

–Reduce the distance to the system.

–Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) as indicated.

–Replace the batteries.

–Set the clock.

–Press CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the timer.

–If recording is in progress, stop recording.

–Reset the clock.

–Press and hold Ç (on the system) for five seconds to switch off the demonstration.

–Press DIM until DIM OFF display mode is shown.

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Contents FW-C380 Mains plug How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Copyright in the U.KTape 3139 115 155 107131 179Contents General Information Supplied AccessoriesSafety Information Environmental InformationPreparations Rear ConnectionsInserting batteries into the Remote Control PreparationThey should be disposed off properly CD / CD Controls on the player and remote controlSTANDBY-ON y Tape / Tape 1Controls Search à á Tuning à áPrev í / Next ëPRESET 4 Then select the desired function É, í, ë, etcPreparation procedures Operating the SystemPlug and Play Demonstration mode Switching the system onSwitching the system to standby mode Selecting the Source DIM modeVolume Control Sound ControlPress to select the VEC feature VEC led lights up ¶ Press Incredible Surround to switch onTo switch on Optimal Sound Mix ¶ Press Optimal Sound MIX Compact Disc Discs for playbackDisc Direct Play Selecting a desired track Playing a DiscDisc Change Searching for a particular passage during playbackReviewing the programme Erasing the programme when playback is stoppedShuffle only on remote control Playing the programmeSelect preset 10 before starting automatic Tuning to radio stationsStoring Preset Stations TunerTuning to Preset Radio Stations Receiving RDS Radio Station ÇManual programming RDS Clock Setting the time with RDS clock Press ClocktimerTo cancel News function To start News functionLoading a tape This feature is available during tape playback onlyTape Auto ReplayWhen playback is stopped AuxDuring playback Load a blank tape in tape deck One Touch RecordingFor recording, use only tape of IEC type I normal tape Press Ç to stop recordingRecording from other sources RecordingCD Synchro Start Recording Digital Recording via Digital OutRecently selected volume level Clock/Timer¶ The volume of the timer will increase From the minimum level to the most To start the Timer again for the same To switch off the Timer Press and hold Clocktimer for more than 2 seconds While Sleep mode is activatedSpecifications Subject to modificationMaintenance TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Level System does not react when anyRecording or playback cannot be Tape deck door cannot open
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